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Were we having a child or a fruit salad? Websites compared our growing baby to a poppy seed and a kumquat (what the heck is that??). At 15 weeks, it was time to find out if our little apple was a he or a she. With the rapid weight gain, everyone was convinced the baby’s room would get painted pink. They were wrong (except Aram and his Grandmother). I just needed to slow down with the pizza...Maybe next year.

Baby boy was a pleasure to carry all 39 weeks. He never made mommy sick. And despite his natural affinity for Kung foo, he didn’t damage any vital organs. Only one problem…with my constant stuffy nose Aram did have to cope with sleeping next to “Darth Vader”.

We're naming baby boy Andon Allan. The initials AA are a tradition in Aram’s family. Andon means “priceless” and Allan is the first name of my grandfather, Aram’s Dad and my Dad’s middle name

Welcome Andon. We feel overwhelmingly excited and lucky to be your parents and guide you through this wild world.

Friday, December 19, 2014

I'm sorry (and happy) to say today is my last day of work before having baby boy. On Monday I'll be 39 weeks pregnant so he can't be too far away now (at least I hope not). I'll keep you in the loop with baby updates and occasional weather posts. Matt Scott will continue on his regular schedule and Dan Amarante will rock my shift. I'm hoping for a few big storms this winter that I can enjoy from home with my little bambino instead of running around like crazy at work. Is that terrible of me?

Baby gifts & card from my FOXCT family. Feeling lucky to be surrounded by so much support and love!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

An early look at the X-mas Eve Super Soaker!Still 7 days out so a lot can change...

The next several days will trend cooler but brighter. While some light rain/snow returns on Sunday,
I’m not anticipating a big storm. This is great news for people hitting the roads/running holiday errands this weekend.

Anyone dreaming of a white Christmas? Christmas Eve could be stormy. But it looks wet
NOT white! Heavy rain, gusty winds...not the type of weather to get you in the
mood for the holidays. At least you don't have to shovel rain...

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

I'm really hoping that the best symptom of pregnancy hits me soon. NESTING!! What is it like to feel an overwhelming desire to clean and organize your home? Lately my days consist of waking up, walking to the couch, watching TV, taking a nap and then going to work. OK hormones...we're running out of time. Get it together!

Rain develops tonight out ahead of Wednesday’s warm up. Early morning showers on Wednesday (before 8
am) will give way to a mild afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. High
temperatures will approach 50 degrees in some towns! But the warmth only lasts
for one day. We slowly start chipping
away at the high temperature for the remainder of the week. By Thursday highs are in the middle 40s. By Friday and Saturday high temperatures will
be in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

One Scenario for Sunday (12Z ECMWF)

There is still a chance for some rain and/or snow on Sunday
from a wave of low pressure staying well southeast of New England. An
easterly wind blowing off the relatively milder ocean means rain is most likely (if anything) for the shore and a mix
inland. For now it also looks like a weak storm which means less precipitation. 5
days out this is all still very much up in the air. The storm could miss entirely. Or it could intensify more and track closer to the coast. So take all my latest thoughts with a grain
of salt. Every day that we get closer to the event, we'll get a better handle on everything.

Tonight: Rain
developing. Low: 33-40.

Tomorrow: Chance
for an early morning shower (before 8 AM) and an afternoon shower (after 2 PM).
A mix of clouds and sun, mild. High: mid 40s to around 50 degrees.

Thursday: Partly
to mostly sunny, not as mild. High: lower to middle 40s.

Monday, December 15, 2014

An onshore flow will bring in moisture off the ocean tonight. That means clouds will thicken up and there is a slight chance we could squeeze out some mist or drizzle in spots. Normally I don't care too much about a few rain drops. But with temps below freezing I worry about a few slippery spots heading into Tuesday morning. It's a small chance, but worth telling you about just in case.

Clouds will win out Tuesday with a warm front approaching at night. This will being a better chance for widespread showers (no snow or anything frozen). Behind the front temperatures will soar on Wednesday, climbing into the mid 40s to around 50 degrees. Cooler air moves in later this week.

We're keeping a close eye on Sunday. Some of our computer models are hinting at a coastal storm that could bring some rain or snow to the area. I don't care what you read about this one from other online sources. It's way too early for specifics. Most of our guidance shows this storm remaining mainly or entirely out to sea with just a glancing blow possible. But 5 days out we still need to keep an eye on it! It's worth watching and we'll keep you posted.Tonight:
Increasing clouds. Chance for freezing drizzle in spots. Low: 25-30.

Tomorrow: Lots of
clouds, chance for drizzle in parts of the state. Showers move in late in the
day and at night. High temperatures in the lower 40s.

Wednesday: Chance
for an early morning shower (before 8 AM) and an afternoon shower (after 2 PM).
A mix of clouds and sun, mild. High temperatures in the mid to upper 40s
inland, near 50 degrees for the shore.

Thursday: Mostly
sunny, not as mild. High temperatures in the lower 40s.

Friday: Mostly
sunny. High temperatures around 40 degrees.

Saturday: Sunny
to partly cloudy and pleasant. High temperatures in the upper 30s and lower
40s.

We had a little scare last week. During our last ultrasound the Doctor noticed some fluid around baby boy's kidney (which could mean some kind of a blockage or defect). The fancy term they threw around was "renal pelvic dilation". My Doctor told me not to worry. She said his kidneys were working because there was plenty of fluid around the baby and in his bladder (which means they were producing urine).

But immediately after a I left the Doctor's office I found myself frantically searching the internet for the worst case scenario. My son isn't born yet and I have already had sleepless nights worrying about him. To make a long story short, he's fine! We saw a specialist who confirmed it was a really mild case and likely just a natural variation that would go away with time. HALLELUJAH! I have never seen my husband so worried and so relieved. He's going to be a great Daddy.

My Grandfather (Poppy Boo) has flown in from Las Vegas for the second time in two decades. Upon landing he called my cell and said "OK, I give you permission to have the baby now!"

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Slow improvement tomorrow with clouds and some sunny breaks. Yes, some actual breaks of sun! We deserve it after this week.
And there's more where that came from this weekend, along with a warm up heading into next week.

Monday, December 8, 2014

A big ol’ rainstorm is on the way. But before temperatures climb above freezing,
a light icy mix is likely tonight with freezing drizzle along with a few snow
flakes. A light icy glaze is possible into early tomorrow morning (mainly
before 8 am). While most treated roads
should be fine, I’m more concerned with untreated back decks and sidewalks.

After 8 am temperatures should be above freezing just about everywhere
(except for maybe a few spots in the Litchfield hills). Rain will come down heavy at times, tapering
off a bit after the evening commute.
1.5-2.5” of rain is likely with a few locally higher amounts. A flood
watch is in effect as rivers and streams climb.
Some poor drainage flooding is likely too. Winds are the other big story howling with
gusts to 40 mph inland, and gusts up to 50 mph for the shoreline. A few pockets
of power outages are possible.

The storm will get stuck spinning nearby. So while the heaviest rain is over by Tuesday
night, clouds and scattered rain/snow showers will remain in the area through
at least Wednesday…maybe even Thursday too!

Tonight: Light
wintry mix. Temperatures slowly climbing. Low: 25-30.

Tomorrow: Slick
roads for some spots inland before 8 am. Rain, heavy at times. Northeast wind
15-25 mph with gusts up to 45+ mph. High: mid 30s to around 40 degrees inland,
lower to middle 40s for the shoreline.

Wednesday: Cloudy
with patchy fog and the chance for a few rain or snow showers. High: upper 30s to low 40s.

Thursday: Mostly
cloudy, chance for a stray rain or snow shower. But most of the state should
stay dry. High: Upper 30s to around 40 degrees.

Saturday: Cloudy with showers likely. There may be a lull in the action for a little while where we stay dry before a steady round of rain returns at night. High: mid 40s to
around 50 degrees. (There is a chance parts of northern Connecticut river
valley stay much colder than the rest of the state, near 40)

Hundreds of you voted after watching my video on facebook and the results are in.

The majority of you think my baby will arrive the 3rd or 4th week of December (or later)! EEK! If that's true, maybe we should start guessing the weight. The doc says he's already 6.5 lbs. By January 1st....oh my! Labor aside, I do love a chubby baby....

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Roads will remain primarily wet tonight, even though a few
slicks pots are possible. A mix of rain,
snow and sleet will change entirely over to rain as temperatures in the upper
levels of the atmosphere begin to climb. Even at the ground level, temperatures
will remain steady or rise. The only place where icing may be an issue
tonight/early tomorrow will be the northwest hills.

How warmer air in the upper levels of the atmosphereimpacts precipitation at the ground

This little taste of winter is ironically courtesy of a warm
front. That will help temperatures rise
up around 50 degrees on Wednesday with lots of clouds and the chance for a
shower or two. Thursday and Friday look
dry but cooler. Unsettled weather
returns for the weekend with the chance for some showers on Saturday and
periods of rain likely Sunday into Monday.

Forecast Details:

Tonight: Snow/sleet
changes to rain. Only exception will be the northwest hills where pockets of
freezing drizzle are possible. Low: 30s. Temps will hold steady or even
rise.

Tomorrow: Steady
rain ends early in the morning. Otherwise, cloudy and mild with patchy fog and
scattered showers. High: Near 50.

Thursday: Sunny,
colder. High: in the lower to middle 40s.

Friday: Remaining
dry but cool with increasing clouds. High temperatures in the mid 30s to around
40 degrees.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, chance for
showers. High temperatures in the middle to upper 40s.\

Sunday: Cloudy
with periods of rain. High temperatures in the middle 40s.